Dina Yellow
Common NameDina Yellow
Scientific NamePyrisitia dina
FamilyPieridae
SubfamilyColiadinae
Wingspan (mm)40
Wing Patternsolid
Primary Colorsyellow
HabitatOpen woodlands, clearings, gardens, roadsides, and disturbed areas in tropical and subtropical regions.
Geographic RangeSouthern Florida (USA), West Indies, Central America, and South America.
Host PlantsSenna ligustrina, Senna obtusifolia, other Senna species
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions; spring to fall in subtropical areas like Florida.
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid singly on host plant leaves. Larvae are green with a pale stripe, feeding on the foliage. Pupation occurs in a chrysalis, typically green or brown, before emerging as an adult butterfly.
Identification TipsKey features include its small size and entirely bright yellow wings, lacking any significant dark markings or patterns on either the upper or underside.
Description
A small, uniformly bright yellow butterfly with unmarked wings, often seen nectaring on various flowers.
